WESTERN PT 150 RM 1 — NGS OC0490 — York, US

USNGStrigunknown#637715
Latitude
43.122086°
Longitude
-70.636964°
Ortho h
15.12 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's extensive network of control points that form the backbone of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near York, Maine, at coordinates 43.12209°, -70.63696°, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positional control in southern coastal Maine. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate framework for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. The point's documented coordinates enable surveyors and engineers to tie local surveys to the national datum system. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the nation's surveying infrastructure. Regular confirmation of these reference points ensures their continued reliability for contemporary surveying operations and geospatial applications in the region.

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WESTERN PT 150 RM 1 — NGS OC0490 — York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637715 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 15.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.122086°, -70.636964°, corresponding to 43° 7′ 19.51″ N, 70° 38′ 13.07″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like WESTERN PT 150 RM 1 — NGS OC0490 — York, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)43.122086, -70.636964
WGS84 (DMS)43° 7′ 19.51″ N, 70° 38′ 13.07″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation15.12 m
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
WESTERN PT 150 — NGS OC0489 — York, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WESTERN PT 150 RM 2 — NGS OC0491 — York, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SWEATS POINT — NGS OC2204 — York, US
0.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Seal Head Point
0.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Argo Point
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COVE RM 2 — NGS OC0488 — York, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WESTERN PT 150 RM 1 — NGS OC0490 — York, US?

WESTERN PT 150 RM 1 — NGS OC0490 — York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637715 and sits at an elevation of 15.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WESTERN PT 150 RM 1 — NGS OC0490 — York, US?

The position of WESTERN PT 150 RM 1 — NGS OC0490 — York, US in WGS84 is 43.122086°, -70.636964° (decimal), or 43° 7′ 19.51″ N, 70° 38′ 13.07″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 19N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.